alarm

US /əˈlɑːrm/
UK /əˈlɑːrm/
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1.

a warning sound or signal

:
The fire alarm blared loudly.
Set your alarm for 6 AM.
2.

a feeling of fear or anxiety

:
The news filled her with alarm.
He looked at the empty cage with growing alarm.
1.

to make someone feel frightened, disturbed, or in danger

:
The sudden noise alarmed the sleeping child.
His strange behavior began to alarm his friends.